King leads solemn Remembrance service at Cenotaph
Summary
King Charles led the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London, laying a wreath before a two-minute silence and a march-past honouring people who died in conflict. About 10,000 veterans took part, including 12 World War Two veterans; Prime Minister Andy Burnham and other political leaders also laid wreaths.Key Facts
- The two-minute silence began at 11:00 GMT as Big Ben sounded.
- About 10,000 armed forces veterans took part in the march-past.
- Twelve World War Two veterans joined the march, down from 20 the previous year.
- Annie Duplock, aged 103, took part for the first time; she had served in the Women's Land Army during World War Two.
- Nine former prime ministers attended, according to the article.
- Nigel Farage laid a wreath for the first time as Reform UK leader, after the party gained enough MPs to qualify.
- Prince William and Princess Anne attended, while Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watched from a balcony.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wanted to ensure veterans sleeping rough were offered suitable accommodation before Christmas.
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